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GU09 UGJ

2009 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,636 mi
Last recorded152,636 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 UGJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 152,636 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 145,983 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 145,753 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 137,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/5017 rft (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 125,061 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 125,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/5017 rft outer edge worn through to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn through to cords and separating (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 115,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/5017 rft edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 115,081 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/5017 rft edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 108,073 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 108,073 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 90,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 79,039 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 51,606 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 45,189 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 36,362 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 32,508 miles

outer surface to rear brake discs corroded.

inner surface to front brake discs corroded.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 25,002 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 19,032 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 523?

Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
5,849
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
20,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,085
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,427
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,143
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,285
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GU09 UGJ is a 2009 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 69,332 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 523 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 17,201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU09 UGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 523 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 523 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU09 UGJ registered?

GU09 UGJ is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 5 March 2009.

Is GU09 UGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU09 UGJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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